Switzerland’s Minaret Ban: New Victims for an Old Propaganda

Switzerland’s Minaret Ban: New Victims for an Old Propaganda

By MuslimahMediaWatch on from muslimahmediawatch.org

Last month, Swiss voters approved a ban on the construction of mosque minarets. It’s worth reminding everyone that among the 150 mosques built in Switzerland, only four used to have a minaret. Four too many, according to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party and 57% of the Swiss voters.Unlike other European countries, Switzerland has no colonial [...]
Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah On Swiss Minaret Ban

Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah On Swiss Minaret Ban

By ChillYoIslamYo on from www.chillyoislamyo.com

May Allah swt perserve Shaykh Bin Bayyah, Ameen!In the name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful,Praise be to God and blessings and peace be upon our master, the Messenger of GodOn both religious and humanistic grounds, we are grieved by the decision of the Swiss people to prohibit the construction of minarets for mosques in [...]
Swiss Minaret Ban in European Court

Swiss Minaret Ban in European Court

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

GENEVA – A Muslim community leader has filed an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights challenging a blanket ban on the construction of mosque minarets in Switzerland..
Swiss Muslims Focus on Talks, Outreach

Swiss Muslims Focus on Talks, Outreach

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – Despite a surprise vote to ban mosque minarets, Swiss Muslims believe talks with the government and outreach with the broader society hold the key for better future..
Swiss Builds "Minaret" in Protest

Swiss Builds "Minaret" in Protest

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

BUSSIGNY -- A Swiss businessman appalled by the recent blanket ban on the construction of mosque minarets in his country has build a mock minaret at his building near the western city of Lausanne in protest at the ban..
Minaret Ban Serves Al-Qaeda: Kadhafi

Minaret Ban Serves Al-Qaeda: Kadhafi

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

TRIPOLI – A Swiss minaret ban gives ammunition to the terrorist Al-Qaeda group to launch attacks in Europe, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi warned Sunday, December 6..
Swiss Minaret Ban Spills Over Europe

Swiss Minaret Ban Spills Over Europe

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – A Swiss ban on the construction of mosque minarets is echoing across Europe, with calls in the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy for referendums to ban the Muslim symbol..
Swiss Minaret Ban Stirs World Muslim Outcry

Swiss Minaret Ban Stirs World Muslim Outcry

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

GENEVA – A Swiss ban on building new minarets is prompting dismay and anger across the world, amid warnings the ban reflects the deep-seated anti-Muslim feelings in the West..
Switzerland Votes to Ban Minarets

Switzerland Votes to Ban Minarets

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

GENEVA – The Swiss electorate voted on Sunday, November 29, in favor of a far-right call for a blanket ban on the construction of minarets, a surprise result that could affect damage Switzerland's image abroad and its economic ties with the Muslim world..
Minaret Ban Violates Freedom: Amnesty

Minaret Ban Violates Freedom: Amnesty

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

CAIRO – A few days before a crucial referendum, Amnesty International insisted on Wednesday, November 25, that any Swiss ban on building mosque minarets would be a breach of religious freedom and violation of equality rights on the base of religion..

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